# CWA STRONG vs C

The clearest difference is ads: CWA STRONG at none against C's shown. CWA STRONG also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). C's advantage is ratings volume (633 vs 4) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for CWA STRONG against 3.9 for C. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 633 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of CWA STRONG's written reviews are positive against 40% of C's.

CWA STRONG ships an update every 2 weeks, C every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CWA STRONG | C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cwa-strong/id376365290/reviews)** | [3.9 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **633** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 75 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Communications Workers of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/376365293) | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) |

## What reviewers say

### CWA STRONG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cwa-strong/id376365290)

Stay informed with the latest union news, events, and action opportunities from the Communications Workers of America. Share photos from events with other members and help strengthen your union.

**Highlights:** Latest union news updates, Event information and schedules, Photo sharing with members, Opportunities for action, Strengthen union and protect jobs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand video and audio coverage of U.S. political events, including House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings, and White House activities. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and explore political podcasts. Stay informed with the latest news and schedule information.

**Highlights:** Live U.S. Congress streams, On-demand event access, C-SPAN Radio, Political podcasts, Schedule information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-loading app
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Unfiltered, unbiased government coverage
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to C-SPAN content
- 👍 Clean, modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 📺 No support for larger iPad screens
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Requires cable provider login for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues on older devices
- Inability to switch between live channels
- App gets stuck on last viewed video
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and Apple TV
- Implement background audio playback
- Introduce a search feature to find past content
- Develop a dedicated iPad app with optimized layout
- Offer a paid, ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CWA STRONG free?

CWA STRONG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is C free?

C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CWA STRONG or C?

CWA STRONG is rated higher. CWA STRONG averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while C averages 3.9 from 633 ratings.

### Do CWA STRONG or C have ads?

C shows ads; CWA STRONG does not.

### Which is updated more often, CWA STRONG or C?

CWA STRONG ships an update every 2 weeks, and C every 2 months. Most recently, CWA STRONG was updated on October 2, 2026 and C on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*